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English Grammar Path

Advanced Modal Verbs Exercises with Answers

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#1. You __________ have told me earlier about the meeting.

#2. She __________ be at home now because her car is outside.

#3. They __________ have finished the project by now, but I’m not sure.

#4. You __________ smoke in the hospital.

#5. I __________ swim very well when I was younger.

#6. He __________ apologize for being rude yesterday.

#7. We __________ leave now if we want to catch the train.

#8. That __________ be Sarah at the door; she’s still at work.

#9. You __________ have seen the movie before because you knew the ending.

#10. Students __________ wear uniforms at this school.

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Exercise 2: Rewrite Using a Modal Verb

Rewrite the sentence using the modal verb in brackets.

  1. It is possible that he forgot your birthday. (might)
    Answer: He might have forgotten your birthday.
  2. It was necessary for us to wear helmets. (had to)
    Answer: We had to wear helmets.
  3. It is forbidden to park here. (mustn’t)
    Answer: You mustn’t park here.
  4. I advise you to study harder. (should)
    Answer: You should study harder.
  5. Perhaps they missed the bus. (may)
    Answer: They may have missed the bus.